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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Friday, March 27th, 2020
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1. COVID-19: Buhari Approves Immediate Release Of N15bn To Lagos, NCDC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate release of N15 billion to the Lagos State government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to tackle the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country.
2. Buhari Commends Nigerians For ‘Unity In Fighting COVID-19’
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Nigerians for the unity of purpose in fighting the spread of COVID-19 in the country
3. [VIDEO]: Ogun Commissioner Reveals Coronavirus Status After Undergoing Test
Chief Executive Officer, Nilayo Sports and former Ogun State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon. Bukola Olopade, said he has tested positive for Coronavirus.
4. Fidelity Bank Staff Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Fidelity Bank on Thursday revealed that one of its staff who returned from a holiday in the United Kingdom has tested positive for coronavirus.
5. COVID-19: Aregbesola Calls For Speedy Decongestion Of Correctional Centres
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has called for the immediate decongestion of all the correctional centres in the country.
6. Morgues Overwhelmed As Italy’s COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 8,000
An overwhelmed Italian city at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday sent more of its dead to nearby towns for cremation as the country’s world-leading toll topped 8,000.
7. COVID-19: South Africa Set For Military-Enforced Lockdown
South Africa on Thursday braced for a nationwide military-patrolled lockdown, joining other African countries imposing strict curfews and shutdowns in an attempt to halt the spread of the coronavirus across the continent.
8. ‘Free Healing For Coronavirus Here’
As Coronavirus ravages the world, Bishop in charge of House Of Joy Ministry Sam Zuga has offered to treat anyone with coronavirus free of charge and also said, “anyone with corona virus should be referred to him for treatment”.
9. Air France Lands In Nigeria To Convey Citizens Back Home
Three special flights from Air France landed in Nigeria yesterday to convey 260 French citizens to Paris.
10. Union Bank Donates N50m To Fight Coronavirus
Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc has donated $130,000 or N50 million to tackle the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria.
11. EFCC Discovers 35 Illegal Lottery Business Operators In Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced the discovery of illegal lottery business operators.
12. Coronavirus: Commissioner Calls For Calm Among Youth Population
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Segun Dawodu has called for calm among the youth population in the State despite the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the citizens.
13. See Why FIFA Advocate Change In Players’ Contract
Current contracts for players and coaches should be extended until the end of the delayed domestic football seasons, according to an internal FIFA document presented to its Coronavirus Working Group.
14. Senator Musiliu Obanikoro’s Message To Lagosians On Coronavirus
This is indeed is a trying time for all of us and we need each other’s support to get through this period!
15. Health Minister Reveals How Coronavirus Can Be Sexually Transmitted
Coronavirus can be transmitted sexually, Nigeria’s health minister, Osagie Ehanire has said.
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